It would be nice to be able to listen to anyone and believe them. But the truth is not everyone speaks the truth. Some fail to do so out of ignorance. Others knowingly out of various motivations. So what do we do, and what is God doing?

The change of heart requires that we be both real and safe. This isn’t new to the congregation, but in this sermon we will explore both more fully. “Real” means authenticity, integrity, truth. “Safe” means safe to explore, to heal, to grow, to be real, to struggle with doubt, sin, change, etc. It does NOT mean acceptance of all behavior and thought—especially for Christians. Where is the balance between “real” and “safe”? When we find that balance, we will have Jesus’ heart!